Shoptalk with Sherrie on 1/31/2022

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Shoptalk with Sherrie
Shoptalk with Sherrie on 1/31/2022


We’re excited to share that Ellen Rogers, Manager of Branding & Educational Programs returns to FULL TIME this week! That means that we are prepping to be back into the full swing of things in 2022!  Keep watch for the return of missed events, plus the launch of something new.  We’re so excited!
Here are some of the items we are working on!

  • Thirsty Thursday sponsored by Diversified Benefits Management is back on. Our theme this month is Bring Your Buddy! Join us on March 3, 2020 at the Main Event Downtown Vancouver. Choose your Buddy (aka a non-member) for a chance to win a special prize and register here. 
  • The Construction Executive Summit is postponed to Thursday March 24.  Registration is open & sponsorships are available. We are planning for an in-person event – this year’s Summit will include all of the great content as well as a Supplier Expo and a Young Contractor Forum.
  • Would you like to sponsor a student a the Young Contractors Forum?  Add the $50 Student Ticket when you register for the Summit. We are really excited to be holding this event.  The Summit is a great opportunity for you to connect with the local leaders in the construction industry!  Register today!
  • Did you know the SWCA is the Volunteer Chair for Dozer Day?  We need your help – we need volunteers and equipment operators for the event.  Dozer Day is coming on May 14 & 15 this year at the Clark County Fairgrounds.  This is the most amazing day for our young construction professionals to get in the driver’s seat of the big equipment.  Check out the new website where you can volunteer or email Ellen and she can help you out.
  • SWCA would like to improve its Education Offerings – from our website to in-person classes, how can SWCA help you out – contact Ellen and let her know.
 
 
SWCA in the Community
  • The Clark County Councilors will be considering changes to the Surface Mining Regulations in Clark County on February 2 at their work session.  If you would like to join the virtual meeting to help represent the community, check out this link to the Clark County website. Let us know if you are interested to help to represent your business by emailing  Sherrie.
  • The next Clark County Utility Coordinating Commission meeting is on Wednesday February 2, lunch at 11:30, meeting starts at noon at the Golden Corral on Fourth Plain. Join us to learn what projects will impact you this month.  Contact Ellen with questions and she can get you put onto the list.
  • Battle Ground Public Schools is hosting an Industry Fair on Thursday February 17 from 5-7pm at Battle Ground High School.  This event will showcase careers and industries that are available to students in our community.  SWCA will be there with a table and we would love to be there with you.  Want to be a part of the action and get to know some of these students?  Register to host a FREE table here .  If you have questions please contact Kevin Doyle - Career Guidance Specialist Battle Ground High School 360.885.6598 doyle.kevin@battlegroundps.org.
  • SWCA is please to welcome the following members this past month:
    • First Citizens Bank
    • Port of Ridgefield
    • Squires Electric
    • RevLocal
    • Emeritec Inc.
    • Clark County CESCL Services
    • Cascade Wire Works
 
 
Notable WA State Legislation from our friends at AWB:
  • Income tax: Senate Bill 5554, sponsored by Sen. Bob Hasegawa, would eliminate the prohibition on local net income taxes. The bill will have a hearing at 8 a.m. Thursday in the Housing & Local Government Committee.
  • Setbacks for salmon: House Bill 1838, sponsored by Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, will have a hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the House Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. The bill would establish setbacks with a major effect on landowners. AWB opposes the bill.
  • Prevailing wage in the private sector: House Bill 1776 , sponsored by Rep. Mike Sells, D-Everett, had a hearing last week in the House Labor & Workplace Standards Committee. The bill sets wages for journeypersons in high-hazard facilities. AWB opposes the bill, as it sets a precedent for applying prevailing wage rules to jobs in the private sector.
  • UI and PFML Premium Relief: Senate Bill 5873, sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, addresses unemployment insurance (UI), family leave and medical premiums. Introduced on Friday, the bill has been referred to the Senate Ways & Means Committee. The bill address some of the concerns AWB has raised regarding the UI system. It will help every employer by reducing premiums in 2022. AWB supports the bill as introduced, which would:
    • Decrease UI social tax in 2022 and 2023
    • Help address employer costs for Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)
  • Also, keep your eyes on SB 5017 regarding school district procurement requirements as well as HB 2092 regarding incorporating product lead time into competitive solicitation standards for state & local procurement
 
Member News
  • The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Women Who Mean Business Symposium back on March 8, 2022.  Nominate Women Who Mean Business to you or Register here.
  • CREDC is taking applications for a Clark County Business Accelerator Program.  Application deadline is TODAY.  Click here for more information.
  • Did You Know?  Rocksolid Community Teen Center wants to bring awareness and encourage teens to start thinking now about the construction trades! Would you like to be a guest speaker and share your story about how you got started in this industry? Maybe you are a business owner...how did your path lead you to where you are today? We were all teenagers at one point in our lives, how can you make a difference? Call them for more information 360-885-2181
  • Want to attend the Rocksolid Community Teen Center Fundraiser - "Lucky Shamrock" Auction on March 12th at ilani. They are still in need of basket items, table sponsors, and guests! go to our website for more information www.rocksolid-teen.com.
  • The Construction Center of Excellence is hosting another Apprenticeship Prep Summit on Thursday February 10th.  Click here for more information and to register.
  • Association for Washington Business (AWB) is hosting a Human Resources & Employment Law Webinar Series starting Feb. 2nd. Learn more here.
  • Clark County announced structural and personnel changes to the Community and Economic Development (CED) Department.  The CED Department was reorganized into two new departments last month.  Read the letter.
  • Find an intern or apprentice through the Washington Workforce Portal. Create an organization account to get started.
  • Looking for projects by the City of Vancouver?  Register in just a few simple steps for free access to current projects. Even join MRSC Rosters, used by more than 600 WA Public Agencies for easy access to additional projects!
  • Did you know? OAME offers microloans to MWVESB $500 TO $50K.  They also have office space available. Contact Jorge for more info. 503.249.7744 jorge@oame.org
 
Did you know?  You can post jobs and internships on the SWCA Website.  Set them up in Memberzone and let us know.  We can give you some social media love to help publicize your job openings.
 
Have a great week!
Sherrie
 
 

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